"Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 1 of 2" by Joseph Woods is an early 19th century travelogue, told through letters, that centers on architecture. The author guides readers through France, Italy, and Greece, looking intently at important buildings and the architectural styles of each location. Woods talks about how it is important for architects to understand what makes buildings both beautiful yet also what their flaws are. Starting in Paris, the journey mixes historical stories with personal thoughts on architectural features like those of the Cathedral of Amiens. The writing hopes to teach both new architects and those already skilled, combining artistic examination with travel logs across several countries of Europe.
Letters of an Architect, From France, Italy, and Greece. Volume 1 [of 2]
By Joseph Woods
Embark on an early 19th-century architectural tour through France, Italy, and Greece, where letters unveil the beauty and imperfections of historic structures.
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About the AuthorJoseph Woods was an English Quaker architect, botanist and geologist born in the village of Stoke Newington, a few miles north of the City of London. A Member of the Society of Antiquaries, and an Honorary Member of the Society of British Architects, he was also elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society and a Fellow of the Geological Society in recognition of his original research.
Joseph Woods was an English Quaker architect, botanist and geologist born in the village of Stoke Newington, a few miles north of the City of London. A Member of the Society of Antiquaries, and an Honorary Member of the Society of British Architects, he was also elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society and a Fellow of the Geological Society in recognition of his original research.
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